11.30/12.1

1. Independent Reading

2. Reader Response – Determining Importance
What is the important information you have to remember from your reading today? Write the important information and explain why you think it is significant.
Also, tell me about your break!

EXAMPLE:
In our last reading of 451, we need to remember that the fire truck pulled up in front of Montag’s house to burn it, and that Beatty knew all along that he was hiding multiple books. We need to remember this because this is a major turning point of the book where Montag’s doubts about his profession are exposed and so his life is going to completely change from how it has always been.

3. VOCAB
1. Stifle (v) (122) – 1 a: suffocate b (1) : smother
2 a : to cut off (as the voice or breath)
My teacher tried to stifle my creativity by making me write instead of draw.

4. Read Aloud pgs 113 - 130
Block C finishes part two

5. Reader Response – Beatty’s Death
Montag uses fire to destroy Beatty, which liberates himself but kills a human being.
1. Why do you think Montag kills Beatty? Is it to free himself, free the books, or to avenge the deaths of Mrs. Hudson and Clarisse? Or to protect Faber? Or maybe all four? Explain your answer.
2. Is this murder justified? Can murder ever be justified? Explain your answer.

Answer in complete sentences by restating the question in your answer. This should be at least ½ a page!

Block C completes the symbolism lesson from 11.16/11.17

HW: Fahrenheit 451 Reading Response Questions – pgs. 113 – 130
Make sure you write in COMPLETE sentences – restate the question in your answer!

1. What is Mildred’s main concern as she runs out the house?
2. What does Beatty say is the real beauty about fire?
3. What feelings does Montag have about burning his house? Use a quote to support your opinion.
4. While Montag is in flight from the scene of Beatty’s murder, what thought occurs to him about Beatty? Do you agree with this? Why or why not?